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VU05 YOP

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

49,666 mi
Last recorded49,666 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 YOP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2012 49,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 49,666 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 40,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2010 30,227 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 24,353 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 24,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2008 20,363 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear and nearside front tyres wearing to various dgrees

Pass 7 Feb 2008 20,363 miles

both rear and nearside front tyres wearing to various dgrees

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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VU05 YOP is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 58,958 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU05 YOP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Almera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU05 YOP registered?

VU05 YOP is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is VU05 YOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 YOP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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